Course Descriptions

ENGL 100 READING AND COMPOSITION (C-ID ENGL 100)

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture
hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ENGL 836 or 847 or ESL 400 OR
eligibility for ENGL 100 on approved college English Placement Test
and other measures as necessary AND READ 836 or ESL 400 with Credit
or a grade of "C" or better OR eligibility for 400-level Reading
courses on approved college Reading Placement Test and other
measures as necessary.

Description: An intensive reading and writing course
based on the study of primarily non-fiction materials of culturally
diverse writers. Course writing emphasizes the expository and the
argumentative forms. Emphasis is placed on writing coherent,
compelling essays demonstrating critical thinking skills and the
basic elements of building a convincing argument. Transfer: CSU:
A2, UC. (IGETC: 1A)

Description: Students learn and practice the craft of
writing short stories, sketches, poetry, short drama, journals,
reportage and other literary forms for both personal enjoyment and
professional training. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC.

Description: In this advanced Creative Writing class,
students continue to learn and practice the craft of writing short
stories, sketches, poetry, short drama, journals and/or reportage
or other literary forms. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: The craft of writing the non-fiction genres,
such as memoir, personal narrative, biography, autobiography, or
journal. Discussion and critiques of works by established authors.
Workshop of students' own writing. Guidelines for submission for
publication.. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC.

Description: The origin and development of spoken and
written languages, language acquisition, and the evolution of
language are studied in this course. The basics of linguistics
including systems of phonetics and phonology, semantics, morphology
and syntax are also studied. There is also a strong focus on the
grammar and sentence structure of standard written English.
Transfer: CSU: DSI, UC. (IGETC 4)

Description: Designed for students who are interested in
furthering their knowledge via self-paced, individualized
instruction provided in selected areas or directed study to be
arranged with instructor and approved by the division dean using
the Independent Study Form. Varying modes of instruction can be
used -- laboratory, research, skill development, etc. For each unit
earned, students are required to devote three hours per week
throughout the semester. Students may take only one Independent
Study course within a given discipline. Transfer: CSU.

Description: The course helps students succeed in ENGL
826 by offering individualized writing instruction. Students learn
to identify and correct errors in grammar, syntax, and mechanics,
and to edit their writing for improved clarity. Units do not apply
toward AA/AS degree.

Description: Learn to plan, organize, compose and revise
a college-level essay. Write text-based essays, and develop the
ability to express ideas logically with detailed support. Review
mechanics, grammar, and MLA documentation style. Develop the
composition skills necessary to meet standards for entrance to
English 100. Successful completion of BOTH English 836 and Reading
836 is required for entrance into English 100.

*Use the Office of Matriculation to approve course work
completed at other colleges/universities to meet the
prerequisite.

ENGL 847 ACCELERATED ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: 80-90 lecture hours/semester;
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENGL 827; OR ENGL 826 and
READ 826; OR eligibility for ENGL 847; OR eligibility for READ 836
and ENGL 836 based on scores on approved Cañada College
assessment instruments (placement tests with multiple measures
assessment), or *successful completion of coursework at other
colleges/universities equivalent to ENGL 801 or 826 and READ 801 or
826; OR ENGL 827.

Description: Students receive individualized instruction
in the skills taught in ENGL 836, learning to identify and correct
errors in grammar, syntax, and mechanics, and to edit their writing
for improved clarity. Upon successful completion of the course,
students are prepared to write at the college level.